Buldak is a spicy chicken dish that is becoming very popular amongst the younger generation of Koreans everywhere. Its popularity has been attributed to both its unique flavors and spiciness. Keep in mind, the term bul means fire in Korean and dak is chicken, so it can get quite spicy in taste.

Ingredients of Buldak (Hot and Spicy Chicken)

For chicken:

6 ((de-boned)/2 Chicken drum sticks/ Chicken breast

2 Tbsp Soy sauce

1 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Traditional corn syrup (substitution honey)

2 Tbsp Cheong ju (clear rice wine similar to Japanese sake)

1 stalk Green onion

To taste Black pepper

As preference Olive oil

As preference Sesame seeds (optional), roasted

For marinating sauce:

3 Tbsp Gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes)

2 Alapenos

1/2 Cup Korean pear (substitution asian pear)

1/4 Onion

3 Tbsp Garlic

2 Tbsp Soy sauce

1 tsp Spicy yellow mustard

1 Tbsp Sesame oil

1 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Mul yut (substitution honey)

How to Make Buldak (Hot and Spicy Chicken)

1.Rinse chicken drum sticks in cold water and de-done meat with a sharp knife. Cut into 4 even pieces per leg drum -OR- rinse chicken breasts in cold water and cut into bite-size pieces.